Xtraordinary Women Magazine June 2015 | Page 35

To make a large room look cosy use visual tricks to create the illusion of a smaller, intimate space. Walls can be painted in darker, bolder colours that absorb light and make a room look warmer and smaller. Wallpaper is also a great option for this space – something edgy and different. OR, your husband can design something himself that can be converted into wallpaper. won’t have to worry about water damage. The Kilim type rugs are super trendy right know. Hope this put you on the right path to an awesome guest bathroom! Good luck and let us know how it goes! Love , Rose Another aspect to consider is furniture. “Whaaat, furniture in the bathroom?” you may ask. Yup, I guess in today’s smaller, contemporary homes it is not something that we see often. However, in big older houses it was quite a common thing. An underused shelving unit or glass-front cabinet can find new purpose in a bathroom. Stack folded towels on the shelves and display decorative accessories & books. Another cool piece is one of those tiered ladder shelf units. You can also add a funky chair or a sleek little bench seat to the area next to the basin. Instead of using the traditional (and oudoos) bathroom mat set buy a gorgeous big rug to ‘ground’ and add warmth to your space. Your bathroom is the perfect size to accommodate a bigger rug and since no bathing is involved you Do YOU have a design or décorrelated question, suggestion or predicament for the Décor Diva? email us: [email protected] website: www.designmonarchy.co.za